Home / 381.76-572.56-162.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.56 and 162.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.56 and 162.32 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.56 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.56 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.56 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 92,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,937.94/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.